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My son spends half the day sitting playing video games, and latley he complains of shortness of breathe but when he moves its a bit better. what is it?
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Atelectasis: That is a big fancy doctor word for tiny areas of collapse of the air sacs in the lungs. It is very common after surgeries, etc, when it hurts to take a deep breath. But it can also happen to normal healthy people if they don't give their lungs a work out. Usually, during the day, we take some deep breaths, sigh, cough, etc. This may not be happening sitting at video games - needs to get active!
Answered 4/3/2013
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? exetional asthma: This can be a sign of exertional asthma by being too intensively involved with games he is playing. See a pulmonologist or lung specialist.
Answered 4/3/2013
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